Australian Lighting Standards for Brisbane Businesses  

Do you understand the Australian lighting standards and what they mean for your Brisbane business? There are a range of standards that business owners must adhere to regarding emergency, outdoor and indoor lighting, to ensure that staff and visitors are safe while working and moving around. This includes how lighting systems are designed, how you identify hazards and what you do to control the risk in terms of delivering adequate lighting. 

In this post, Sparks Power explores how you can keep your business on the right side of Australian standards for lighting in the workplace and adhere to best practices to keep everyone safe.

Lighting at Work 

Australian standards for lighting in the workplace state that workplaces should be lit adequately so that people can work without risk to their health or safety, move around safely and evacuate safely in an emergency. That means that lighting should make hazards visible, be appropriate for work activities and provide a safe and comfortable visual environment. 

At Sparks Power, we can ensure your business meets the Australian standard lighting lux levels to create the right working environment for your business. Contact us today for expert advice and guidance and we’ll be happy to help. 

Your Responsibilities 

As a business owner, you have a primary duty of care to take all the practical steps possible to ensure the health and safety of your workers and that includes providing a good standard of lighting. If someone suffers an injury at your workplace due to poor lighting obscuring a hazard, then you could be liable for damages. That’s why it’s so important to ensure your regular and emergency lighting is up to the latest lighting requirements Australia-wide. 

Emergency Exit Lighting 

In an emergency where your building needs to be evacuated quickly and safely, emergency lighting is essential to help occupants make a safe exit. Emergency lights should be fitted with backup batteries so they can run during a power cut, but you may experience other issues. If your emergency exit lighting has stopped working, contact Sparks Power to assist with the replacement for your business.

If you are looking for an electrician to provide the electrical solutions you need, contact Sparks Power. We guarantee quality workmanship from a skilled and experienced team, with competitive rates every time.

Contact our electricians today for expert advice on compliance with Australian lighting standards. We can help you keep your workplace safe by installing the right lighting.